Beardwood Humanities College, based in Blackburn, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Beardwood Humanities College currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 7AD |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Ruby Hussain |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 119708 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1076 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 3out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Smethurst Nursery School St James's Road , BB1 8ES | - not rated | 2,157 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Seven Trees Nursery School Whalley Street , BB1 6ER | - not rated | 2,653 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 3,048 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Olive School, Blackburn Meins Road , BB2 6QQ | - not rated | 191 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Silas's CofE Primary School St Silas Road , BB2 6JP | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Sila's CofE Junior School Clematis Street , BB2 6JP | - not rated | 663 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Sila's CofE Infants' School Clematis Street , BB2 6JP | - not rated | 663 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Silas's CofE Primary School St Silas Road , BB2 6JP | - not rated | 674 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School Preston New Road , BB2 7AD | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Girls High School Preston New Road , BB2 7AD | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beardwood Humanities College Preston New Road , BB2 7AD | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School West Park Road , BB2 6DF | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton Park High School Buncer Lane , BB2 6TD | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn College Blackburn College , Harrison Centre BB2 1LH | - not rated | 1,852 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College Shear Brow , BB1 8DX | - not rated | 1,999 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dar Ul Madinah Granville Road , Blackburn BB2 6HD | - not rated | 887 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School West Park Road , BB2 6DF | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westholme School Wilmar Lodge , Meins Road BB2 6QU | - not rated | 1,295 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Preparatory School The Stables , Shearbank Road BB1 8AZ | - not rated | 1,613 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Steps Day Nursery and Preparatory School The Stables , 35 Shear Bank Road BB1 8AZ | - not rated | 1,613 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.